U need to substitute to make it easier to integrate. A short video shows learners how to use U-substitution to find the integral of a binomial raised to a power. In the examples, scholars do not have to determine the quantity to substitute as it is already defined.

Concepts

indefinite integrals, integrals, substitution

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Additional Tags

math

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Instructional Ideas

• Provide examples where the pupils must determine u  to substitute
• Conduct a quick review of derivatives of basic functions

Classroom Considerations

• Requires knowledge of integration of powers

• This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

• Shows each step in the integration
• Explains why the constant term does not need to be multiplied by the constant variable, C

Cons

• None